Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,394
Total Quantity
70.2K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+40.5%
THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE prescribed 2,394 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,871 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,871 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.